Best Schools in Kalamazoo County, MI
Kalamazoo County, MI has 123 public schools (31 high, 17 middle, 66 elementary) serving 47,116 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Kalamazoo County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kalamazoo County, MI
The top high schools in Kalamazoo County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Portage Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1420 Students
2. Mattawan High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mattawan Consolidated School • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1171 Students
3. Gull Lake High School
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Projected Test Scores
Gull Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 850 Students
4. Plainwell High School
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Projected Test Scores
Plainwell Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 815 Students
5. Schoolcraft High School
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Projected Test Scores
Schoolcraft Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 499 Students
6. Otsego High School
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Projected Test Scores
Otsego Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 751 Students
7. Portage Northern High School
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Projected Test Scores
Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1252 Students
8. Vicksburg High School
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Projected Test Scores
Vicksburg Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 728 Students
9. Loy Norrix High School
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Projected Test Scores
Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1771 Students
10. Climaxscotts High School
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Projected Test Scores
Climax-scotts Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 274 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kalamazoo County, MI
The top middle schools in Kalamazoo County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Portage West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 679 Students
2. Mattawan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mattawan Consolidated School • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 817 Students
3. Portage Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students
4. Gull Lake Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gull Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 691 Students
5. Vicksburg Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vicksburg Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 582 Students
6. Otsego Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Otsego Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 527 Students
7. Portage North Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students
8. Plainwell Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Plainwell Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 596 Students
9. Lawton Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Lawton Community School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 307 Students
10. Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 860 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kalamazoo County, MI
The top elementary schools in Kalamazoo County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stem Academy
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Comstock Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 260 Students
2. Mattawan Later Elem School
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Mattawan Consolidated School • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 782 Students
3. Moorsbridge Elementary School
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Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 608 Students
4. Winchell Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 483 Students
5. Northglade Montessori School
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Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 273 Students
6. Alamo Elementary School
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Otsego Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 285 Students
7. Lake Center Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students
8. Indian Lake Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Vicksburg Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 285 Students
9. 12th Street Elementary
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Portage Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 574 Students
10. Indian Prairie Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Kalamazoo Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 204 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kalamazoo County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kalamazoo County, MI has a total population of 261,670 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kalamazoo County, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Kalamazoo County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kalamazoo County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kalamazoo County, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Kalamazoo County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kalamazoo County, MI
How many schools are in Kalamazoo County, MI?
Kalamazoo County, MI has 123 public schools: 31 high schools, 17 middle schools and 66 elementary schools, serving 47,116 students in total.
How do schools in Kalamazoo County perform on state tests?
On average, 123 schools in Kalamazoo County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Kalamazoo County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kalamazoo County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Kalamazoo County
10 places in Kalamazoo County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (10)
- Kalamazoo (41)
- Portage (16)
- Richland (5)
- Vicksburg (5)
- Galesburg (3)
- Schoolcraft (3)
- Climax (2)
- Scotts (2)
- Augusta (1)
- Hickory Corners (1)
School districts (10)
- Kalamazoo Public Schools (26 schools)
- Portage Public Schools (14 schools)
- Gull Lake Community Schools (7 schools)
- Parchment School District (6 schools)
- Vicksburg Community Schools (6 schools)
- Comstock Public Schools (5 schools)
- Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools (4 schools)
- Climax-Scotts Community Schools (3 schools)
- Kalamazoo RESA (3 schools)
- Schoolcraft Community Schools (3 schools)